JJAT Mental Health Assessor

JJAT Mental Health Assessor

Ryther is seeking a master’s level clinician to provide timely, comprehensive mental health assessments that are trauma-informed and culturally specific for adolescents referred by the Juvenile Justice Assessment Team (JJAT). While part of the Ryther team, this individual will be based out of the JJAT office and would be working as part of a collaborative team to provide assessments for court as well as referrals and linkage to appropriate services when needed. The individual in this position will need to be flexible with ability to travel to meet clients in the community to perform assessments when needed.

This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days in-person with 1x day required on Wednesdays.

Key Ares of Responsibility:

• Using the mental health assessment form, complete a trauma informed, culturally specific mental health assessment for each youth that is referred.
• Schedule all assessments within 3 – 5 working days following receipt of the referral. Any cancellations or missed appointments must be rescheduled within 3 – 5 days of the missed appointment.
• Within five days following completion of the mental health assessment, or as needed to comply with court requests, create an assessment summary with treatment recommendations following an approved format.
• As needed in urgent situations, complete mental health assessments on the same day as the referral.
• As requested, provide additional services to referred youth including developing with the youth and their supports an action plan to address their specific needs, identifying and providing linkages to culturally appropriate services within their community to address those needs, supporting the youth through the court process, and assist youth in linking with pro-social activities within their community.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Acceptance and ability to work with individuals and families with a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices with the ability to apply a social justice and equity lens to all aspects of this work.
• Interest and ability in working with adolescents, particularly those from marginalized groups, with mental health or substance use or co-occurring disorders.
• Master’s degree required
• Certified Children’s Mental Health Specialist
• Skills in clinical assessment
• Ability to work offsite at a community partner

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental Benefits (Premium covered up to 94% by Ryther, depending on plan, and we pay $5000.00 towards your deductible and out of pocket max)
• $5,000 contribution toward deductible and out-of-pocket maximum
• 15 Days Paid Vacation (which increases to 17 after your second year, and by 1 each year after that – this is prorated to reflect your FTE as a part-time employee)
• 10 Sick Days (vacation & sick time rollover)
• 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Free Medical Telehealth Appointments for you and anyone in your household (General Medical, Dermatology, Mental Health, Neck and Back Care, Nutrition, etc.)
• 40% off Aflac supplemental insurance + free identity theft protection
• 403b Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• $50,000 Life Insurance
• Ryther is a registered 501c(3) which qualifies for the federal Student Loan Forgiveness program

What We Value:

• Commitment to Ryther’s mission, vision, and values
• Respect for diverse lifestyles, cultures, identities, and abilities
• Team-oriented mindset with strong self-management skills.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to change and servant leadership.

Ryther seeks to create a work environment reflective of the diverse community we serve. People of color, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and multilingual individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume.